❓ Question regarding the development of a deep-water berth in Exmouth, including feasibility studies, timelines, funding, and industry consultation. The answer indicates previous studies exist but further government investigations are not planned at this time, with private industry potentially exploring the option.
AnsweredQoN 4411Legislative Assembly
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To the Minister for Transport, I ask: (a) what plans have been developed or feasibility studies completed for the development of a deep water berth in Exmouth, if there are none, when will plans be developed or a feasibility study be undertaken by the State Government; and (b) if plans have been developed, what is the time-frame for construction, has any financial assistance from the Federal Government been sought and have any discussions taken place with the cruise liner and tourism industry to seek financial assistance?
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Answered
13 February 2019
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
2 days
(a) The Gascoyne Development Commission’s deep-water wharf project scoping study and the Department of Transport’s concept for expansion of the Exmouth Boat Harbour.
(b) Both investigations concluded that a deep-water wharf is a long-term option with high capital costs. There are no plans for further government investigations into a deep-water berth at this time. There are some private industry proponents considering the feasibility of a deep-water berth at Exmouth.
The State Government is investigating alternative berth options for use by cruise ships and other vessels.
(b) Both investigations concluded that a deep-water wharf is a long-term option with high capital costs. There are no plans for further government investigations into a deep-water berth at this time. There are some private industry proponents considering the feasibility of a deep-water berth at Exmouth.
The State Government is investigating alternative berth options for use by cruise ships and other vessels.
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